Parvadavardini Sethuraman

Led the vendor contracts vertical, managing end-to-end legal responsibilities and reporting directly to the senior director - legal.

Set up a contract automation process for vendor contracts, staffing agreements, and recruitment agreements with values less than 22K AED, facilitating faster execution.

Designed the vendor contract approval and automation workflow, improving efficiency and governance while facilitating faster contracting processes.

Enabled execution of contracts with 20+ partners and sub-contractors, paving the path for efficient delivery of business amounting to 220M AED.

Reviewed, redlined, and negotiated vendor and partnership agreements with parties across varied jurisdictions including the UK, USA, and UAE.

Developed frameworks and standards to ensure effective legal support on contractual compliance and governance across the organization.

Supported the pre-implementation of the contract lifecycle management tool, enhancing legal operations and automation capabilities within the organization.

Reviewed commercial lease agreements and assisted with commercial lease disputes, actively participating in risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Provided legal guidance on supplier and customer onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.

Advised delivery teams on legal aspects of third-party contracts, dispute resolution, and compliance with local laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Reviewed marketing and HR policies, identifying compliance risks and enabling policy amendments to ensure regulatory adherence.

Issued legal notices for disputes and termination, managing escalated legal matters and ensuring proper documentation and procedural compliance.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders for efficient processing and compliance, facilitating effective communication across business units.

Managed the quarterly legal team newsletter, providing regular updates on legal developments and departmental initiatives.

Recognized as top performer in Q2 and Q3 FY'25 at the CFO town hall for outstanding legal support and contract management

Reviewed, redlined, and negotiated resale, managed service provider, sub-contracting, EULA, and IP agreements across the UK, USA, and UAE.

Drafted Statements of Work and Change Requests with legal precision, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with business objectives.

Developed the Partner Negotiation Handbook and Review Playbook, enabling a more structured and faster contract review process across the organization.

Ensured quality management of contract templates, maintaining consistency and legal accuracy across all contractual documentation and standardizing processes.

Maintained contract trackers, providing visibility into contract status, key dates, and deliverables for effective contract lifecycle management.

Generated revenue of 37M AED through contract management for customers in the APAC region, ensuring legal compliance and business growth.

Led a team to deliver 85-100 contracts of varied nature monthly for a continuous period of 4 months during the COVID lockdown.

Oversaw a legal documentation team of 5 professionals, providing guidance and oversight for complex contract negotiations and legal documentation processes.

Drafted and reviewed a broad range of commercial contracts including MSAs, MOUs, investment agreements, employment contracts, trust agreements, and SLAs.

Resolved client escalations with a 95% success rate, demonstrating effective client relationship management and problem-solving capabilities.

Handled GDPR-compliant documentation, legal notices, arbitration support, and business restructuring, ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Negotiated contracts with strategic business partners of the organization, securing favorable terms and mitigating legal risks.

Coordinated with external legal counsel when required, managing external relationships and ensuring effective legal representation for complex matters

Specialized in trademark, copyright, and design application filings and compliance, managing comprehensive intellectual property portfolios for diverse clients.
Represented clients at trademark objection and opposition proceedings at the Trademark Registry, Ahmedabad, achieving 85-90% favorable orders for client trademarks.
Managed trademark portfolios of clients, documentation pertaining to client IP, and legal research for commercial agreements and legal notices.
Supported registration of copyrights and designs, ensuring comprehensive intellectual property protection and compliance with applicable regulations

Drafted and filed trademark registration applications, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements for intellectual property protection.

Responded to regulatory objections and attended hearings at the Trademark Registry, providing effective representation for client trademark applications.

Created procedural frameworks for clients and supported franchise and commercial contract documentation, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.

Worked on trademark and copyright registration and opposition proceedings, providing comprehensive intellectual property legal support for clients.

Conducted due diligence of client trademark portfolios, identifying potential risks and ensuring comprehensive intellectual property protection strategies.

Prepared legal documents and managed client trademark portfolios, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance across all intellectual property matters